Matt "don't call me Schaub" Schauf did the rankings and profiles for Individual Defensive Players (IDPs) in the 2009 Fantasy Draft Guide. He submitted those in early spring. Some things have obviously changed since then (and there naturally is some difference of opinion), so I spent yesterday updating the defensive linemen, linebackers, and DBs.

Some notable changes in The Defensive Line Ranks:

1. Seahawks RE Darryl Tapp dropped from DL5 to DL14. Tapp has exhibited disruptive ability with 13 sacks and seven forced fumbles over the last two seasons. However, Seattle revealed that it plans to use newly acquired Cory Redding at end on running downs, and Patrick Kerney, 2008 first-round pick Lawrence Jackson, and big-bodied end Baraka Atkins return at the position. That's a formula for rotation, and both Jackson and Redding project as better run stuffers than the undersized Tapp. Tapp could wind up as a nickel end, making him too risky to keep in the top five. He'll still score plenty in big-play leagues.

2. Packers DE Aaron Kampman's position switched to linebacker (DL7 to LB69). That's an ugly drop and Kampman dynasty owners won't like it. But it's the reality of IDP. When defenses transition from 4-3 to 3-4 schemes, the linemen almost always suffer. Kampman's stat projection [71 tackles (51 solo) and 7 sacks] is still generous, but it's rare for 3-4 outside linebackers not named DeMarcus Ware or James Harrison to compete with 4-3 'backers or 3-4 ILBs in most IDP leagues.